Paul Vallas
Former CEO of Chicago Public Schools (1995-2001), Philadelphia School District, and Recovery School District in New Orleans. 2023 mayoral runoff finalist who narrowly lost to Johnson. Fiscal management and public safety hawk. Considered likely 2027 challenger.
In the News
Paul Vallas discusses upcoming mayoral race - WGN-TV
A Chicago Mayoral Hopeful Who Took on Hard-to-Fix Schools Faces a Political Shift (Published 2023) - The New York Times
“He Sold Our Schools off to the Highest Bidder” - In These Times
WGN Poll: Vallas leading Johnson in Chicago Mayoral runoff election - WGN-TV
Four days before mayoral election, Paul Vallas embroiled in controversy over Twitter 'likes' - CBS News
Former Chicago mayoral candidate Paul Vallas fined $214,000 by ethics board for campaign finance violations - Chicago Tribune
Judge rules against Paul Vallas in suit over payments to shore up Black vote - Chicago Tribune
Paul Vallas outspent Brandon Johnson nearly 2-to-1 in losing mayoral bid - Chicago Tribune
Search contributions to Paul Vallas’ mayoral campaign - Chicago Tribune
Mayoral challenger Paul Vallas has promoted his schools resume, but blemishes garner scrutiny - Chicago Tribune
Paul Vallas warns Chicago school board and mayoral elections are being dominated by wealthy political insiders - Suburban Chicagoland
Paul Vallas Blasts Chicago Teachers Union, Questions Billionaire Influence in Mayoral Race During “Two Guys on Politics” Podcast - Suburban Chicagoland
Ethics Board Hits Paul Vallas With $214K Fine for Accepting Improper Campaign Contributions - WTTW News
Breaking: Twice-failed, non-Chicagoan, "more of a Republican than a Democrat" mayoral candidate says he can't drive 25 - Streetsblog Chicago
Chicago mayor election: Paul Vallas defends his Democratic status in response to attack ads from Lightfoot, Garcia - ABC7 Chicago
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